2023 Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree School for You
English Language & Literature is the #17 most popular major in Massachusetts with 2,015 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 7 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Check out the English language and literature doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Massachusetts Schools for a Doctorate in English Language & Literature
Our analysis found Northeastern University to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Massachusetts. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
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Out of the 7 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Tufts University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Medford.
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Out of the 7 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Harvard University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 7 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Massachusetts Amherst landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public college with a very large student population.
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With a ranking of #6, Boston University did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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Brandeis University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 1,623 |
| Maine | 266 |
| Rhode Island | 306 |
| Connecticut | 666 |
| Vermont | 359 |
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English Language & Literature Related Rankings by Major
English Language & Literature Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 40,481 |
| Writing Studies | 12,529 |
| English Literature (Other) | 942 |
| Literature | 683 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 556,813 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 149,215 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 27,459 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19,993 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike Hazard.
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